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Wisconsin’s incoming attorney general condemned legislation planned by Republican lawmakers to limit his powers, saying it’s sure to end up in court.
Republicans controlling the state legislature are preparing an unusual lame-duck session, in which they will aim to pass measures to weaken Democratic governor-elect Tony Evers and attorney general-elect Josh Kaul before they take office next month.
“This is just not the process we should have in an advanced democracy,” Kaul told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. “This is an attempt to undermine the election we had less than a month ago by fundamentally changing the way our state government operates.”
Kaul defeated Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel in last month’s election.
The legislation Republican lawmakers are planning would allow lawmakers to replace the attorney general with private attorneys of their choosing for key cases, require lawmakers to sign off on court settlements, and allow legislators instead of the attorney general to decide how money from settlements is spent.
A hearing is scheduled for Monday followed by a vote Tuesday.
“If it does pass, it’s certain to end up in court,” Kaul said.
Evers has also condemned the effort. “It goes to the heart of what democracy is all about,” he said at a Sunday news conference held at a Milwaukee law firm, according to the Associated Press. “I think it’s the wrong message, I think it is an embarrassment for the state and I think we can stop it.”
A White House meeting between Donald Trump and Congressional Democratic leaders Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer, which was set for Tuesday, has been postponed, the Hill reports.
It was moved because of former President George HW Bush’s funeral.
Donald Trump said Monday that he expects to eventually discuss a “meaningful halt” to the arms race with the presidents of Russia and China.
Trump, who has pushed for increased defense spending, called it “crazy” that the US spent $716 billion on the military.
“I am certain that, at some time in the future, President Xi and I, together with President Putin of Russia, will start talking about a meaningful halt to what has become a major and uncontrollable Arms Race,” Trump said in a tweet. “The U.S. spent 716 Billion Dollars this year. Crazy!”
I am certain that, at some time in the future, President Xi and I, together with President Putin of Russia, will start talking about a meaningful halt to what has become a major and uncontrollable Arms Race. The U.S. spent 716 Billion Dollars this year. Crazy!
In other tweets this morning, Trump, who met with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20 summit this weekend, said he has a “very strong and personal relationship” with the Chinese leader and “Relations with China have taken a BIG leap forward!”
My meeting in Argentina with President Xi of China was an extraordinary one. Relations with China have taken a BIG leap forward! Very good things will happen. We are dealing from great strength, but China likewise has much to gain if and when a deal is completed. Level the field!
Farmers will be a a very BIG and FAST beneficiary of our deal with China. They intend to start purchasing agricultural product immediately. We make the finest and cleanest product in the World, and that is what China wants. Farmers, I LOVE YOU!
President Xi and I have a very strong and personal relationship. He and I are the only two people that can bring about massive and very positive change, on trade and far beyond, between our two great Nations. A solution for North Korea is a great thing for China and ALL!
Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley, the incoming chair of the Senate finance committee, says he favors legislation to limit Donald Trump’s authority to impose tariffs.Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley, the incoming chair of the Senate finance committee, says he favors legislation to limit Donald Trump’s authority to impose tariffs.
In an interview with Axios, the Iowa senator expressed support for legislation that would impose limits on a section of law that lets the president impose tariffs for national security reason.In an interview with Axios, the Iowa senator expressed support for legislation that would impose limits on a section of law that lets the president impose tariffs for national security reason.
Trump used that provision to justify his controversial tariffs on steel and aluminum, and is now talking about using it to tax foreign cars.Trump used that provision to justify his controversial tariffs on steel and aluminum, and is now talking about using it to tax foreign cars.
The legislation would give the Pentagon a role in determining whether there’s a true national security risk that can be addressed through tariffs.The legislation would give the Pentagon a role in determining whether there’s a true national security risk that can be addressed through tariffs.
“Maybe the definition of national security or maybe the conditions under which national security could be used as an excuse is a little wide,” Grassley told Axios.“Maybe the definition of national security or maybe the conditions under which national security could be used as an excuse is a little wide,” Grassley told Axios.
Congress has five days to go until funding expires for several federal agencies and the government partially shuts down.Congress has five days to go until funding expires for several federal agencies and the government partially shuts down.
A source told CNN that Congress is looking to pass a one week extension to the Dec. 7 deadline. Lawmakers will be out of sessions for part of the week due to former President George HW Bush’s funeral.A source told CNN that Congress is looking to pass a one week extension to the Dec. 7 deadline. Lawmakers will be out of sessions for part of the week due to former President George HW Bush’s funeral.
The budget showdown centers on Donald Trump’s demand that Congress approve $5 billion for his border wall in any spending bill.The budget showdown centers on Donald Trump’s demand that Congress approve $5 billion for his border wall in any spending bill.
Trump this morning claims that building the wall would save “Billions of Dollars.” The math behind that statement is not clear.Trump this morning claims that building the wall would save “Billions of Dollars.” The math behind that statement is not clear.
We would save Billions of Dollars if the Democrats would give us the votes to build the Wall. Either way, people will NOT be allowed into our Country illegally! We will close the entire Southern Border if necessary. Also, STOP THE DRUGS!We would save Billions of Dollars if the Democrats would give us the votes to build the Wall. Either way, people will NOT be allowed into our Country illegally! We will close the entire Southern Border if necessary. Also, STOP THE DRUGS!
Michelle Obama had this to say about the “lean in” philosophy: “That shit doesn’t work all the time.”Michelle Obama had this to say about the “lean in” philosophy: “That shit doesn’t work all the time.”
The former First Lady made the remarks at an appearance at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center over the weekend, New York Magazine reported.The former First Lady made the remarks at an appearance at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center over the weekend, New York Magazine reported.
“That whole ‘so you can have it all.’ Nope, not at the same time,” Obama said. “That’s a lie. And it’s not always enough to lean in, because that shit doesn’t work all the time,” she said at the appearance, part of a book tour for her new memoir.“That whole ‘so you can have it all.’ Nope, not at the same time,” Obama said. “That’s a lie. And it’s not always enough to lean in, because that shit doesn’t work all the time,” she said at the appearance, part of a book tour for her new memoir.
The crowd erupted at the language and Obama quickly apologized, according to the magazine. “I forgot where I was for a moment!” she said.The crowd erupted at the language and Obama quickly apologized, according to the magazine. “I forgot where I was for a moment!” she said.
“Lean In” is the title of a book by Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg, encouraging women to get ahead by asserting themselves and leaning in to their ambitions.“Lean In” is the title of a book by Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg, encouraging women to get ahead by asserting themselves and leaning in to their ambitions.
Washington is mourning former President George HW Bush, who died Friday. The casket carrying his body is set to arrive in the US capital this afternoon aboard the presidential plane.Washington is mourning former President George HW Bush, who died Friday. The casket carrying his body is set to arrive in the US capital this afternoon aboard the presidential plane.
The casket, which is being flown in from Houston, will be accompanied to Joint Base Andrews, outside Washington, by the 43rd president, Bush’s son George W Bush and other family.The casket, which is being flown in from Houston, will be accompanied to Joint Base Andrews, outside Washington, by the 43rd president, Bush’s son George W Bush and other family.
Bush will lie in state in the Capitol rotunda for a ceremony and public visitation starting this evening, until Wednesday. A funeral service is set for Wednesday at the National Cathedral.Bush will lie in state in the Capitol rotunda for a ceremony and public visitation starting this evening, until Wednesday. A funeral service is set for Wednesday at the National Cathedral.